Day 7 sharing CDNT Metrics May 2024. Note Tymon CDNT has a lower caseload than those they logged as recieved group intervention. How are these the Metrics HSE Ireland are relying on? Bernard Gloster Anne Rabbitte Bernard O'Regan

"There are thousands of carers out there who get nothing for the care that they give their loved one and it's so wrong, it's very demeaning. You just feel so unvalued." Family carer Niamh Ryan supporting the abolition of the means test on Late Debate. 🔗rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Today marks a a major milestone for the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland. Government has approved ratification of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This means that if a person with a disability believes they are

Statement from Down Syndrome Ireland Regarding the Optional Protocol

What a brilliant letter.

Mins. @rodericogroman & @annerabbitterrd have today announced that the formal process for accession has now been completed and the Optional Protocol to the UNCRPD will come into effect in Ireland on the 30th of November 2024 Press Release: brnw.ch/21wOq8s

Watch: Little Eddie makes a big delivery of must-have calendars! - donegaldaily.com/2024/11/08/wat…

Who are we to argue with the main man himself! Thank you Daniel for all you do to promote and support our wee county and all of the amazing causes in it. 💚💛 Down Syndrome IRL Donegal Daily @DonnellDan55735

WEBINAR THIS EVENING A webinar on the upcoming General Election is taking place via zoom today, Monday November 18th at 7pm. It will give members an understanding of what the General Election is, how to vote and how to get the most accurate information on candidates.

Down Syndrome Ireland’s advocacy team has read and reviewed the main party manifestos to find their commitments relating to disability. Find the link below to our guide, including an easy read link. Party Manifesto: downsyndrome.ie/.../11/Party-M… Easy Read: downsyndrome.ie/.../Easy-Read-…...

Completely gutted, Nichola brought such positive energy to everything,she had such a vision for DSI. I’m so glad to have met and worked with her !! Heartfelt condolences to all Nicholas family💔 Nichola you will be greatly missed by us all

Love this ❤️ well done Sean 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Last week, we published a background paper examining Ireland’s progress in realising Article 12 #UNCRPD. The paper compares the wardship system and the new supported decision-making framework under the 2015 Act through the lens of the Convention. nda.ie/news/nda-publi…

Thank you Galway Beo for running a story about our campaign to send Fionn (and Jonathan) to the United Nations for #WorldDownSyndromeDay and St Pat's Parade NYC. galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-n…

and here's a direct link to the GoFundMe, if you're feeling generous: gofundme.com/f/fionn-speak-…

The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is running a competition for the role of Job Coach in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The deadline for receipt of applications is 3pm, on Thursday, 13 March, 2025. #SeeForYourself More info: oir.ie/613908b

Update on Special Education Classes The video of the Dail debate can be accessed at this link: oireachtas.ie/en/debates/deb… The transcript of the debate, and details of the TD’s who contributed to the debate can be accessed at this link: oireachtas.ie/en/debates/deb…

Down syndrome regression Disorder is real. Treatment is possible- but in Ireland, there's still no medical pathway. Families are left to fight alone. We need action, awareness, and answers. Down Syndrome IRL #DSRegression #DisabilityRights #SupportOurFamilies